NC Republicans Demand Judge’s Removal Over Tragedy
Liberty Check
North Carolina Republicans, led by Rep. Tim Moore, have demanded action after Magistrate Judge Teresa Stokes released a repeat offender who went on to murder a Ukrainian refugee.
The group’s letter to Chief Judge Roy Wiggins urges immediate removal proceedings, condemning Judge Stokes’ decision as “reckless.”
Today, I led a letter calling for the removal of Magistrate Judge Teresa Stokes, who released a 14-time offender who went on to murder Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte.
This tragedy was preventable. There must be accountability. North Carolinians deserve better. pic.twitter.com/yqEGa873KJ
— Congressman Tim Moore (@RepTimMooreNC) September 9, 2025
- The letter claims Judge Stokes ignored public safety by releasing a violent offender without bond.
- After his release, Decarlos Johnson Jr. murdered Iryna Zarutska in a brutal, unprovoked train attack.
- Republican leaders assert that this tragedy was the direct result of a failure in judicial accountability.
The push for Judge Stokes’ removal is a necessary step to restore trust and enforce real consequences for judicial negligence.
The Constitution must be defended.
